Learning Support Practitioner

About the role

William Harding School, a four-form entry primary school in Aylesbury, is recruiting a Learning Support Practitioner to support all children with their learning under the direction of class teachers and the Leadership Team. The post is responsible to the Senior Lead Learning Support Practitioner and the Lead Learning Support Practitioner, and liaises with class teachers and the SEN team. It is a full-time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils, including those with special educational needs, disabilities, EAL or behaviour needs, to learn as effectively and independently as possible through modelling, resources, vocabulary support, questioning and discussion
• Assist in the educational, social, emotional and personal development of pupils and deliver interventions and additional teaching
• Follow support plans and EHCPs, read lesson plans and prepare resources for classroom activities
• Observe pupil performance, give feedback and keep classrooms tidy and safe
• Support pupil behaviour in line with the positive behaviour policy and act as a role model
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils, and look after children who are upset or have had accidents
• Undertake gate, break and lunch duties, and support educational visits
• Take part in appraisals, training and relevant meetings, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct

Required profile

• GCSEs or equivalent; GCSE Mathematics and English C grade or equivalent desirable
• Some experience in the care and/or education of children, and some experience of working with people with special needs, behaviour or EAL needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other professionals
• Commitment to relevant training, confidentiality and a sound primary school philosophy

Required skills

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Basic English and Maths skills
• Desirable: some knowledge of how pupils learn, the curriculum and how to assess pupils' work

What we offer

• Bucks Pay Range 1b (6-10): £24,836 to £25,823 FTE pro rata, with an actual starting salary of £18,046 for a full-time role
• Workload and wellbeing support, including a wellbeing committee, open-door policy, onsite staff counsellor and protected report writing time
• Internal CPD programme and bespoke SEND and pastoral CPD

Visits to the school are welcome, and applications are made through the school's online application form, with an enhanced DBS check required.